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GLOSSARY
OHM TERMS
BRAKES - The parts of a motorcycle which allow the
operator to slow down or stop the machine.
BRAKE LEVER - The hand brake located on
the handlebar.
BRAKE PEDAL - The foot brake which is operated
by the right foot.
CABLES - Heavy insulated wires. There are two
kinds: mechanical and electrical. Brake cables are
mechanical. The headlamp cable is electrical.
CARBURETOR - Device which provides the engine
the proper mixture of fuel and air.
CHOKE - A device which enriches the mixture of
gasoline and air supplied to the engine for cold
engine starting.
CLUTCH LEVER - The hand lever used to disengage
the clutch when changing gears.
DRIVE CHAIN - The chain which connects the
engine to the rear axle to give a motorcycle motion.
ENGINE STOP SWITCH - Switch used to stop
the engine without removing the hands from
the handlebars.
EXHAUST - Leftover gases from the combustion
process that come out of the tailpipe when the
motorcycle engine is running. Exhaust contains deadly
carbon monoxide gases.
EYE PROTECTION - Goggles or a shatter resis-
tant shield worn over the eyes while riding to protect
against dust, flying insects, or other debris. Such eye
protection, when tinted, may be effective against bright
sun or snow-glare conditions.
FINE-C - A pre-start routine. A way to remember
the pre-start routine:
F - Fuel valve on
I - Ignition on
N - Neutral
E - Engine stop switch in run position
C - Choke
FOOTPEGS - Pivoting pegs on which a motorcycle
operator should keep his/her feet while riding.
FUEL VALVE - A valve, usually hand operated, with
an on, off and “reserve” position. Controls gasoline flow
to the carburetor.
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